10 Things to Know for Tuesday

FILE - In this March 14, 2013, file photo, Chicago Cardinal Francis George speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Rome, Italy. Internal documents showing how officials from the Archdiocese of Chicago handled allegations of child sexual abuse by priests are about to become public when victims’ attorneys post the documents to a website Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2014, after receiving them from the archdiocese last week as part of legal settlements. The documents are for 30 of 65 priests for whom the archdiocese says it has credible allegations. George says the disclosures are an attempt at transparency and to help victims heal. He’s also apologized to victims and area Catholics for the abuse. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. RUSSIA, IRAN CRITICIZE TEHRAN SNUB FOR SYRIA TALKS

Both countries criticize the U.N. chief's decision to withdraw Iran's invitation to join this week's peace conference on Syria.

2. CAR BOMB STRIKES BEIRUT SUBURB

The blast killed at least two people and appears to be the latest attack targeting Shiites in Lebanon, apparently in retaliation for Hezbollah's support for Assad.

3. ITALIAN POLICE RE-ARREST VATICAN MONSIGNOR

The clergyman already on trial for allegedly plotting to smuggle $26 million from Switzerland to Italy is arrested for allegedly using his Vatican bank accounts to launder money.

4. CHICAGO PRIEST SEX ABUSE DOCUMENTS GOING PUBLIC

Victims' attorneys are posting the papers online, and say they'll show the archdiocese concealed the abuse for decades.

5. GET THE SHOVELS AND SCARVES READY

Another batch of heavy snow and frigid temperatures is forecast from Virginia to New England, and the U.S. government is shutting down for the day as the storm bears down.

6. HOW A SNOWDEN TRIAL COULD PLAY OUT

Some legal experts say even more classified information could come out in court, but the government wants to press ahead.

7. WHY ISRAEL IS WORRIED ABOUT ANCIENT HOLY LAND TREASURES

After five earthquakes in October, experts started using technology to determine structural weaknesses at historical sites.

8. WHERE TV SOAP OPERAS ARE UNDER FIRE

In Venezuela, the president says the hugely popular shows glamorize violence, guns and drugs and play a part in the country's high crime.

9. WHO'S IN THE SUNDANCE SPOTLIGHT

Lindsay Lohan chose the festival to announce a new film and a "fresh start" after her drug and legal troubles.

10. PRICIER NUPTIALS SPUR INSURANCE MARKET

With the cost of the average American wedding reaching about $26,000, insurers are selling policies to protect against losses from extreme weather, illness — even a sudden change of heart.